17 November 2014

UGANDA : FUBA Playoffs: Canons see off Falcons to storm the second round

UCU Canons 58-49 Krishna Falcons (Canons win series 2-1)

The
UCU Canons will play in this year’s second round of the Pepsi FUBA
Playoffs. Thanks to another explosive performance from their star
shooting guard, Sudi Ulanga.Ulanga
once again delivered 26 points performance on Sunday night as the UCU
Canons saw off Falcons 58-49. Desmond Owili returned with 11 points and 8
rebounds to help the Canons get over the first hurdle.The
Canons who trailed 10-12 after the opening period stepped up in the
second, both offensively and defensively, scoring 16 in the frame and
limiting their opponents to season low 5 points. The university side did
not look back with UCU’s coach Nick Natuhereza saying

We
didn't play the first two games pretty well but I’m glad we didn't
struggle today. We finished strong. I think we hit some big shots today

Steven
Omony had 21 points and 6 rebounds for Falcons who wont be at the
second round for the first time since 2011 having been losing finalist
for the last two season. Jonah Mukwaba and Peter Elungat contributed 8
apiece in a losing effort.The Canons will face defending champions City Oilers in the best-of-five semi finals starting Wednesday at YMCA.